Correction, May 17, 2023 4:09 pm:
An early version of this story’s headline incorrectly stated that Senate Bill 15 was ready to be sent to Gov. Greg Abbott. At the time, the bill still needed to get final approval from Texas House members before heading to the governor. That final vote has since occurred.
Texas House passes bill restricting the college sports teams transgender athletes can join
Correction, May 12, 2023 1:40 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly described Rep. Michael McCaul’s contributions to the Republican border bill. His language in the Secure the Border Act did not discuss building the border wall. Instead, McCaul wrote provisions to resume “remain in Mexico” and to explore reimbursing states for border expenses.
U.S. House passes border bill shaped by Texas Republicans as Title 42 ends
Correction, May 10, 2023 1:13 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that more than 4,000 water loss audits are due to the Texas Water Development Board annually. Most water agencies have to submit water loss audits every five years. Roughly 740 utilities are currently required to submit water loss audits every year. The story also stated that the board rejects some water loss audits. Audits are not rejected; the audits with data issues are not included online.
Texas’ water infrastructure is broken, jeopardizing quality and supply for a growing state
Correction, May 2, 2023 12:58 pm:
An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported that Senate Bill 990 had a House hearing scheduled. It does not.
The 13 election bills to watch as the Texas Legislature heads into its last month
Correction, April 28, 2023 3:53 pm:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the Houston protest against SB 147 occurred on Feb. 10. The protest was held on Feb. 11.
Watch: Texas immigrants “shocked” by bill that would have prevented them from buying homes
Correction, April 28, 2023 11:44 am:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Senate Bill 838, which would require schools to install panic buttons in every classroom and was approved by the Texas House this week, was headed back to the Senate for a vote. The bill is now headed to the governor, who will decide whether to sign it into law.
Texas House votes to require panic buttons in every classroom and armed guards in every school
Correction, April 28, 2023 11:00 am:
An earlier version of this story misnamed the U.S. district judge overseeing the case against a group of Trump supporters accused of harassing a Joe Biden campaign bus during the 2020 presidential election. The judge’s name is Robert Pitman.
Two Texas “Trump Train” participants settle lawsuit claiming they harassed 2020 Biden campaign bus
Correction, April 28, 2023 10:52 am:
It was incorrectly reported that state prosecutors in larger Texas cities have publicly said they will not pursue election fraud cases. They have only taken a stance against pursuing criminal cases enforcing the state’s abortion laws.
House passes bill to rein in “rogue” prosecutors
Correction, April 27, 2023 12:48 pm:
Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that a teacher with 10 years of experience in Texas must be paid at least $54,540 per year. Texas teachers with a decade of experience must be paid at least $45,630 per year.
Texas House advances $4.5 billion school funding bill
Clarification, April 27, 2023 9:33 am:
An earlier version of this story reported that Texas is one of 19 states where corporal punishment is legal in public schools. The practice is legal in 18 states, and 1 of those states — Idaho — has passed a law that would ban the practice starting on July 1.
Proposed ban on corporal punishment in Texas schools fails again
Correction, April 26, 2023 10:35 am:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported the dimensions of some tanks in ITC's "2nd 80's." The tanks were 40 feet tall and 120 feet in diameter.
For years, the EPA and Texas ignored warning signs at a chemical storage site. Then an inferno erupted.
Clarification, April 21, 2023 7:07 pm:
It was previously reported the Supreme Court’s ruling resulted in 7-2 vote. The one-paragraph order was unsigned with Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito publicly dissenting.
Supreme Court leaves abortion drug on the market, for now
Correction, April 19, 2023 1:20 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the size of the property on which clean energy company Ørsted plans to build solar panels in Lamar County. The industrial part of project is planned for 3,900 acres, not 5,000 acres.
Solar and wind companies are coming to rural Texas. These residents are trying to keep them out.
Correction, April 12, 2023 12:58 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that lawmakers in 2021 passed sexual harassment prevention training for elected officials and lobbyists. That proposal passed in the House but died in the Senate.
Complaint alleges Rep. Bryan Slaton had “inappropriate relationship” with an intern
Correction, April 7, 2023 1:14 pm:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported that the $10 milion public awareness campaign would be paid for through the state’s opioid settlement proceeds. Only the cost of the Narcan distribution will be paid for with that fund. The multimedia campaign will be funded by the federal Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Services Block Grant.
Gov. Greg Abbott launches $10 million effort to combat fentanyl crisis, sends overdose-reversing meds to all 254 counties
Clarification, April 5, 2023 10:57 am:
This story was updated March 20, 2023, to clarify the health curriculum purchase. The $2.6 million purchase of materials from HealthSmart covered all health education. Sex education was part of the materials, but those lessons are not in use.
Fort Worth ISD drops sex ed despite $2.6 million purchase of instruction materials in April
Correction, March 8, 2023 2:15 pm:
An earlier version of this story mistakenly said a portrait of state Rep. Jolanda Jones was painted by a stepbrother. It was painted by her brother-in-law.
The Texas House has a record number of LGBTQ representatives as lawmakers face scores of bills focused on gender and sexuality
Clarification, March 5, 2023 3:32 pm:
This article has been updated to clarify that the increase to $10 for school security funding proposed in Senate Bill 11 would be per each student in average daily attendance, along with other money.
Texas Education Agency would have new power to enforce school safety plans under Senate bill
Correction, Feb. 24, 2023 9:13 am:
Due to an editing error, an earlier version of this story incorrectly referred to Zeph Capo as the president of the national American Federation of Teachers union. He is president of the Texas chapter.
Texas superintendent resigns after student finds his gun in school bathroom
Correction, Feb. 22, 2023 4:45 pm:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that UT System board Chair Kevin Eltife said Thursday that he welcomed a review of DEI policies across Texas. His comments were made Wednesday.
University of Texas System pauses new diversity, equity and inclusion policies
